Every online activity or task brings at least some level of cybersecurity risk, but some have more risk than others. Kiteworks Sensitive Content Communications Report found that this is especially true when it comes to using communication tools. When it…
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Cybersecurity dominates concerns among the C-suite, small businesses and the nation
Once relegated to the fringes of business operations, cybersecurity has evolved into a front-and-center concern for organizations worldwide. What was once considered a technical issue managed by IT departments has become a boardroom topic of utmost importance. With the rise…
Autonomous security for cloud in AWS: Harnessing the power of AI for a secure future
As the digital world evolves, businesses increasingly rely on cloud solutions to store data, run operations and manage applications. However, with this growth comes the challenge of ensuring that cloud environments remain secure and compliant with ever-changing regulations. This is…
Adversarial advantage: Using nation-state threat analysis to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity
Nation-state adversaries are changing their approach, pivoting from data destruction to prioritizing stealth and espionage. According to the Microsoft 2023 Digital Defense Report, “nation-state attackers are increasing their investments and launching more sophisticated cyberattacks to evade detection and achieve strategic…
6 Principles of Operational Technology Cybersecurity released by joint NSA initiative
Today’s critical infrastructure organizations rely on operational technology (OT) to help control and manage the systems and processes required to keep critical services to the public running. However, due to the highly integrated nature of OT deployments, cybersecurity has become…
SpyAgent malware targets crypto wallets by stealing screenshots
A new Android malware strain known as SpyAgent is making the rounds — and stealing screenshots as it goes. Using optical character recognition (OCR) technology, the malware is after cryptocurrency recovery phrases often stored in screenshots on user devices. Here’s…
Exploring DORA: How to manage ICT incidents and minimize cyber threat risks
As cybersecurity breaches continue to rise globally, institutions handling sensitive information are particularly vulnerable. In 2024, the average cost of a data breach in the financial sector reached $6.08 million, making it the second hardest hit after healthcare, according to…
What Telegram’s recent policy shift means for cyber crime
Since its launch in August 2013, Telegram has become the go-to messaging app for privacy-focused users. To start using the app, users can sign up using either their real phone number or an anonymous number purchased from the Fragment blockchain…
Skills shortage directly tied to financial loss in data breaches
The cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen, with serious consequences for organizations worldwide. According to IBM’s 2024 Cost Of A Data Breach Report, more than half of breached organizations now face severe security staffing shortages, a whopping 26.2% increase from the…
What’s behind unchecked CVE proliferation, and what to do about it
The volume of Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) has reached staggering levels, placing immense pressure on organizations’ cyber defenses. According to SecurityScorecard, there were 29,000 vulnerabilities recorded in 2023, and by mid-2024, nearly 27,500 had already been identified. Meanwhile, Coalition’s…
Quishing: A growing threat hiding in plain sight
Our mobile devices go everywhere we go, and we can use them for almost anything. For businesses, the accessibility of mobile devices has also made it easier to create more interactive ways to introduce new products and services while improving…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 5 new AI skills cyber pros need
The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, including cybersecurity, has sparked a sense of urgency among professionals. As organizations increasingly adopt AI tools to bolster security defenses, cyber professionals now face a pivotal question: What new skills do…
Why safeguarding sensitive data is so crucial
A data breach at virtual medical provider Confidant Health lays bare the vast difference between personally identifiable information (PII) on the one hand and sensitive data on the other. The story began when security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured…
Addressing growing concerns about cybersecurity in manufacturing
Manufacturing has become increasingly reliant on modern technology, including industrial control systems (ICS), Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT). While these innovations boost productivity and streamline operations, they’ve vastly expanded the cyberattack surface. According to the 2024…
3 proven use cases for AI in preventative cybersecurity
IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 highlights a ground-breaking finding: The application of AI-powered automation in prevention has saved organizations an average of $2.2 million. Enterprises have been using AI for years in detection, investigation and response. However,…
AI hallucinations can pose a risk to your cybersecurity
In early 2023, Google’s Bard made headlines for a pretty big mistake, which we now call an AI hallucination. During a demo, the chatbot was asked, “What new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope can I tell my 9-year-old…
AI hallucinations can pose a risk to your cybersecurity
In early 2023, Google’s Bard made headlines for a pretty big mistake, which we now call an AI hallucination. During a demo, the chatbot was asked, “What new discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope can I tell my 9-year-old…
What NIST’s post-quantum cryptography standards mean for data security
Data security is the cornerstone of every business operation. Today, the security of sensitive data and communication depends on traditional cryptography methods, such as the RSA algorithm. While such algorithms secure against today’s threats, organizations must continue to look forward…
Best practices on securing your AI deployment
As organizations embrace generative AI, there are a host of benefits that they are expecting from these projects—from efficiency and productivity gains to improved speed of business to more innovation in products and services. However, one factor that forms a…
What’s behind the 51% drop in ransomware attacks?
In a world where cyber threats feel omnipresent, a recent report has revealed some unexpected good news: ransomware attacks on state and local governments have dropped by 51% in 2024. Still, this decline does not signal the end of the…
The cybersecurity skills gap contributed to a $1.76 million increase in average breach costs
Understaffing in cybersecurity — the “skills gap” — is driving up the cost of data breaches in recent years, according to a decade of reports by IBM. The 2024 IBM Data Breach Report found that more than half of breached…
Navigating the ethics of AI in cybersecurity
Even if we’re not always consciously aware of it, artificial intelligence is now all around us. We’re already used to personalized recommendation systems in e-commerce, customer service chatbots powered by conversational AI and a whole lot more. In the realm…
How governance, risk and compliance (GRC) addresses growing data liability concerns
In an era where businesses increasingly rely on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced data capabilities, the effectiveness of IT services is more critical than ever. Yet despite the advancements in technology, business leaders are increasingly dissatisfied with their IT departments.…
Risk, reward and reality: Has enterprise perception of the public cloud changed?
Public clouds now form the bulk of enterprise IT environments. According to 2024 Statista data, 73% of enterprises use a hybrid cloud model, 14% use multiple public clouds and 10% use a single public cloud solution. Multiple and single private…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Horror stories
When it comes to cybersecurity, the question is when, not if, an organization will suffer a cyber incident. Even the most sophisticated security tools can’t withstand the biggest threat: human behavior. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the time of year…
Is AI saving jobs… or taking them?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is coming to take your cybersecurity job. Or, AI will save your job. Well, which is it? As with all things security-related, AI-related and employment-related, it’s complicated. How AI creates jobs A major reason it’s complicated is…
Are we getting better at quantifying risk management?
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated and pervasive, the need for effective risk management has never been greater. The challenge lies not only in defining risk mitigation strategy but also in quantifying risk in ways that resonate with business leaders.…
Trends: Hardware gets AI updates in 2024
The surge in artificial intelligence (AI) usage over the past two and a half years has dramatically changed not only software but hardware as well. As AI usage continues to evolve, PC makers have found in AI an opportunity to…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Cybersecurity awareness for developers
It’s the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and we’re covering many different angles to help organizations manage their cybersecurity challenges. In this mini-series of articles, we’re focusing on specific job roles outside of cybersecurity and how their teams approach security.…
Spooky action: Phantom domains create hijackable hyperlinks
According to a recent paper published at the 2024 Web Conference, so-called “phantom domains” make it possible for malicious actors to hijack hyperlinks and exploit users’ trust in familiar websites. The research defines phantom domains as active links to dot-com domains…
Access control is going mobile — Is this the way forward?
Last year, the highest volume of cyberattacks (30%) started in the same way: a cyber criminal using valid credentials to gain access. Even more concerning, the X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024 found that this method of attack increased by 71%…
Ransomware on the rise: Healthcare industry attack trends 2024
According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the global average cost of a data breach reached $4.88 million this year, a 10% increase over 2023. For the healthcare industry, the report offers both good and bad…
SANS Institute: Top 5 dangerous cyberattack techniques in 2024
The SANS Institute — a leading authority in cybersecurity research, education and certification — released its annual Top Attacks and Threats Report. This report provides insights into the evolving threat landscape, identifying the most prevalent and dangerous cyberattack techniques that…
New cybersecurity advisory highlights defense-in-depth strategies
In 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a red team operation against an FCEB (Federal Civilian Executive Branch) organization. In July 2024, CISA released a new CSA that detailed the findings of this assessment along with key…
CISA chief AI officer follow-up: Current state of the role (and where it’s heading)
At the beginning of August, CISA announced that it had appointed Lisa Einstein, Senior Advisor of its artificial intelligence division, as its new chief AI officer. This announcement came following several new initiatives in the last couple of years focused…
Cybersecurity risks in healthcare are an ongoing crisis
While healthcare providers have been implementing technical, administrative and physical safeguards related to patient information, they have not been as diligent in securing their medical devices. These devices are critical to patient care and can leave hospitals at risk for…
CVE backlog update: The NVD struggles as attackers change tactics
In February, the number of vulnerabilities processed and enriched by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD) started to slow. By May, 93.4% of new vulnerabilities and 50.8% of known exploited vulnerabilities were still waiting…
What can businesses learn from the rise of cyber espionage?
It’s not just government organizations that need to worry about cyber espionage campaigns — the entire business world is also a target. Multipolarity has been a defining trend in geopolitics in recent years. Rivalries between the world’s great powers continue…
How I got started: AI security executive
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming increasingly crucial to cybersecurity systems. Organizations need professionals with a strong background that mixes AI/ML knowledge with cybersecurity skills, bringing on board people like Nicole Carignan, Vice President of Strategic Cyber AI at…
ChatGPT 4 can exploit 87% of one-day vulnerabilities: Is it really that impressive?
After reading about the recent cybersecurity research by Richard Fang, Rohan Bindu, Akul Gupta and Daniel Kang, I had questions. While initially impressed that ChatGPT 4 can exploit the vast majority of one-day vulnerabilities, I started thinking about what the…
How cyber criminals are compromising AI software supply chains
With the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) soaring across industries and use cases, preventing AI-driven software supply chain attacks has never been more important. Recent research by SentinelOne exposed a new ransomware actor, dubbed NullBulge, which targets software supply chains…
New report shows ongoing gender pay gap in cybersecurity
The gender gap in cybersecurity isn’t a new issue. The lack of women in cybersecurity and IT has been making headlines for years — even decades. While progress has been made, there is still significant work to do, especially regarding…
Cost of a data breach: Cost savings with law enforcement involvement
For those working in the information security and cybersecurity industries, the technical impacts of a data breach are generally understood. But for those outside of these technical functions, such as executives, operators and business support functions, “explaining” the real impact…
How to embrace Secure by Design principles while adopting AI
The rapid rise of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) technologies has ushered in a transformative era for industries worldwide. Over the past 18 months, enterprises have increasingly integrated gen AI into their operations, leveraging its potential to innovate and streamline…
Cost of data breaches: The business case for security AI and automation
As Yogi Berra said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” If the idea of the global average costs of data breaches rising year over year feels like more of the same, that’s because it is. Data protection solutions get better,…
How Paris Olympic authorities battled cyberattacks, and won gold
The Olympic Games Paris 2024 was by most accounts a highly successful Olympics. Some 10,000 athletes from 204 nations competed in 329 events over 16 days. But before and during the event, authorities battled Olympic-size cybersecurity threats coming from multiple…
Cost of a data breach: The industrial sector
Industrial organizations recently received a report card on their performance regarding data breach costs. And there’s plenty of room for improvement. According to the 2024 IBM Cost of a Data Breach (CODB) report, the average total cost of a data…
CISOs list human error as their top cybersecurity risk
With cybersecurity, the focus often is on technology — specifically, how cyber criminals use it to conduct attacks and the tools that organizations can use to keep their systems and data safe. However, this overlooks the most important element in…
CIRCIA feedback update: Critical infrastructure providers weigh in on NPRM
In 2022, the Cyber Incident for Reporting Critical Infrastructure Act (CIRCIA) went into effect. According to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, “CIRCIA enhances our ability to spot trends, render assistance to victims of cyber incidents and quickly share…
Cost of a data breach 2024: Financial industry
According to the IBM Cost of a Data Breach 2024 report, the average global breach cost has reached $4.88 million — a significant increase over last year’s $4.45 million and the biggest jump since the pandemic. For financial industry enterprises,…
How CIRCIA is changing crisis communication
Read the previous article in this series, PR vs cybersecurity teams: Handling disagreements in a crisis. When the Colonial Pipeline attack happened a few years ago, widespread panic and long lines at the gas pump were the result — partly due…
Cost of a data breach: The healthcare industry
Cyberattacks grow every year in sophistication and frequency, and the cost of data breaches continues to rise with them. A new report by IBM and the Ponemon Institute, the 2024 Cost of Data Breach Study, details the financial impacts of…
PR vs cybersecurity teams: Handling disagreements in a crisis
Check out our first two articles in this series, Cybersecurity crisis communication: What to do and Crisis communication: What NOT to do. When a cyber incident happens inside an organization, everyone in the company has a stake in how to…
Surging data breach disruption drives costs to record highs
Security teams are getting better at detecting and responding to breach incursions, but attackers are inflicting greater pain on organizations’ bottom lines. IBM’s recent Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024 found the global average breach hit a record $4.88…
Unveiling the latest banking trojan threats in LATAM
This post was made possible through the research contributions of Amir Gendler. In our most recent research in the Latin American (LATAM) region, we at IBM Security Lab have observed a surge in campaigns linked with malicious Chrome extensions. These…
Crisis communication: What NOT to do
Read the 1st blog in this series, Cybersecurity crisis communication: What to do When an organization experiences a cyberattack, tensions are high, customers are concerned and the business is typically not operating at full capacity. Every move you make at this…
Cybersecurity crisis communication: What to do
Cybersecurity experts tell organizations that the question is not if they will become the target of a cyberattack but when. Often, the focus of response preparedness is on the technical aspects — how to stop the breach from continuing, recovering…
Brands are changing cybersecurity strategies due to AI threats
Over the past 18 months, AI has changed how we do many things in our work and professional lives — from helping us write emails to affecting how we approach cybersecurity. A recent Voice of SecOps 2024 study found that…
CDK breach compromises customer data from 15,000 car dealers
In late June, more than 15,000 car dealerships across North America were affected by a cyberattack on CDK Global, which provides software to car dealers. After two cyberattacks over two days, CDK shut down all systems, which caused delays for…
39% of MSPs report major setbacks when adapting to advanced security technologies
SOPHOS, a leading global provider of managed security solutions, has recently released its annual MSP Perspectives report for 2024. This most recent report provides insights from 350 different managed service providers (MSPs) across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and…
Digital solidarity vs. digital sovereignty: Which side are you on?
The landscape of international cyber policy continues to evolve rapidly, reflecting the dynamic nature of technology and global geopolitics. Central to this evolution are two competing concepts: digital solidarity and digital sovereignty. The U.S. Department of State, through its newly…
A decade of global cyberattacks, and where they left us
The cyberattack landscape has seen monumental shifts and enormous growth in the past decade or so. I spoke to Michelle Alvarez, X-Force Strategic Threat Analysis Manager at IBM, who told me that the most visible change in cybersecurity can be…
Does your business have an AI blind spot? Navigating the risks of shadow AI
With AI now an integral part of business operations, shadow AI has become the next frontier in information security. Here’s what that means for managing risk. For many organizations, 2023 was the breakout year for generative AI. Now, large language…
It all adds up: Pretexting in executive compromise
Executives hold the keys to the corporate kingdom. If attackers can gain the trust of executives using layered social engineering techniques, they may be able to access sensitive corporate information such as intellectual property, financial data or administrative control logins…
ChatGPT 4 can exploit 87% of one-day vulnerabilities
Since the widespread and growing use of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in recent years, cybersecurity has been a top concern. Among the many questions, cybersecurity professionals wondered how effective these tools were in launching an attack. Cybersecurity…
Vulnerability management empowered by AI
Vulnerability management involves an ongoing cycle of identifying, prioritizing and mitigating vulnerabilities within software applications, networks and computer systems. This proactive strategy is essential for safeguarding an organization’s digital assets and maintaining its security and integrity. To make the process…
The dangers of anthropomorphizing AI: An infosec perspective
The generative AI revolution is showing no signs of slowing down. Chatbots and AI assistants have become an integral part of the business world, whether for training employees, answering customer queries or something else entirely. We’ve even given them names…
Manage AI threats with the right technology architecture
In an increasingly digital world, companies continuously face the threat of cyberattacks. Current advances in artificial intelligence (AI) promise significant improvements in detecting and defending against such threats. However, it is no secret that attackers are increasingly using AI. Cyber…
How generative AI Is expanding the insider threat attack surface
As the adoption of generative AI (GenAI) soars, so too does the risk of insider threats. This puts even more pressure on businesses to rethink security and confidentiality policies. In just a few years, artificial intelligence (AI) has radically changed…
Water facilities warned to improve cybersecurity
United States water facilities, which include 150,000 public water systems, have become an increasingly high-risk target for cyber criminals in recent years. This rising threat has demanded more attention and policies focused on improving cybersecurity. Water and wastewater systems are…
Generative AI security requires a solid framework
How many companies intentionally refuse to use AI to get their work done faster and more efficiently? Probably none: the advantages of AI are too great to deny. The benefits AI models offer to organizations are undeniable, especially for optimizing…
Self-replicating Morris II worm targets AI email assistants
The proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) email assistants such as OpenAI’s GPT-3 and Google’s Smart Compose has revolutionized communication workflows. Unfortunately, it has also introduced novel attack vectors for cyber criminals. Leveraging recent advancements in AI and natural language…
Open source, open risks: The growing dangers of unregulated generative AI
While mainstream generative AI models have built-in safety barriers, open-source alternatives have no such restrictions. Here’s what that means for cyber crime. There’s little doubt that open-source is the future of software. According to the 2024 State of Open Source…
AI-driven compliance: The key to cloud security
The growth of cloud computing continues unabated, but it has also created security challenges. The acceleration of cloud adoption has created greater complexity, with limited cloud technical expertise available in the market, an explosion in connected and Internet of Things…
Important details about CIRCIA ransomware reporting
In March 2022, the Biden Administration signed into law the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA). This landmark legislation tasks the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to develop and implement regulations requiring covered entities to…
How I got started: AI security researcher
For the enterprise, there’s no escape from deploying AI in some form. Careers focused on AI are proliferating, but one you may not be familiar with is AI security researcher. These AI specialists are cybersecurity professionals who focus on the…
Working in the security clearance world: How security clearances impact jobs
We recently published an article about the importance of security clearances for roles across various sectors, particularly those associated with national security and defense. But obtaining a clearance is only part of the journey. Maintaining and potentially expanding your clearance…
How a new wave of deepfake-driven cybercrime targets businesses
As deepfake attacks on businesses dominate news headlines, detection experts are gathering valuable insights into how these attacks came into being and the vulnerabilities they exploit. Between 2023 and 2024, frequent phishing and social engineering campaigns led to account hijacking…
New cybersecurity sheets from CISA and NSA: An overview
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and National Security Agency (NSA) have recently released new CSI (Cybersecurity Information) sheets aimed at providing information and guidelines to organizations on how to effectively secure their cloud environments. This new release includes…
Threat intelligence to protect vulnerable communities
Key members of civil society—including journalists, political activists and human rights advocates—have long been in the cyber crosshairs of well-resourced nation-state threat actors but have scarce resources to protect themselves from cyber threats. On May 14, 2024, the Cybersecurity and…
Overheard at RSA Conference 2024: Top trends cybersecurity experts are talking about
At a brunch roundtable, one of the many informal events held during the RSA Conference 2024 (RSAC), the conversation turned to the most popular trends and themes at this year’s events. There was no disagreement in what people presenting sessions…
3 recommendations for adopting generative AI for cyber defense
In the past eighteen months, generative AI (gen AI) has gone from being the source of jaw-dropping demos to a top strategic priority in nearly every industry. A majority of CEOs report feeling under pressure to invest in gen AI.…
3 recommendations for adopting generative AI for cyber defense
In the past eighteen months, generative AI (gen AI) has gone from being the source of jaw-dropping demos to a top strategic priority in nearly every industry. A majority of CEOs report feeling under pressure to invest in gen AI.…
Social engineering in the era of generative AI: Predictions for 2024
Breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs) are driving an arms race between cybersecurity and social engineering scammers. Here’s how it’s set to play out in 2024. For businesses, generative AI is both a curse and an opportunity. As enterprises race…
Remote access risks on the rise with CVE-2024-1708 and CVE-2024-1709
On February 19, ConnectWise reported two vulnerabilities in its ScreenConnect product, CVE-2024-1708 and 1709. The first is an authentication bypass vulnerability, and the second is a path traversal vulnerability. Both made it possible for attackers to bypass authentication processes and…
What we can learn from the best collegiate cyber defenders
This year marked the 19th season of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NCCDC). For those unfamiliar, CCDC is a competition that puts student teams in charge of managing IT for a fictitious company as the network is undergoing a…
AI cybersecurity solutions detect ransomware in under 60 seconds
Worried about ransomware? If so, it’s not surprising. According to the World Economic Forum, for large cyber losses (€1 million+), the number of cases in which data is exfiltrated is increasing, doubling from 40% in 2019 to almost 80% in…
NIST’s role in the global tech race against AI
Last year, the United States Secretary of Commerce announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been put in charge of launching a new public working group on artificial intelligence (AI) that will build on the success…
Researchers develop malicious AI ‘worm’ targeting generative AI systems
Researchers have created a new, never-seen-before kind of malware they call the “Morris II” worm, which uses popular AI services to spread itself, infect new systems and steal data. The name references the original Morris computer worm that wreaked havoc on…
Passwords, passkeys and familiarity bias
As passkey (passwordless authentication) adoption proceeds, misconceptions abound. There appears to be a widespread impression that passkeys may be more convenient and less secure than passwords. The reality is that they are both more secure and more convenient — possibly…
Unpacking the NIST cybersecurity framework 2.0
The NIST cybersecurity framework (CSF) helps organizations improve risk management using common language that focuses on business drivers to enhance cybersecurity. NIST CSF 1.0 was released in February 2014, and version 1.1 in April 2018. In February 2024, NIST released…
What should Security Operations teams take away from the IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index?
The IBM X-Force 2024 Threat Intelligence Index has been released. The headlines are in and among them are the fact that a global identity crisis is emerging. X-Force noted a 71% increase year-to-year in attacks using valid credentials. In this…
Obtaining security clearance: Hurdles and requirements
As security moves closer to the top of the operational priority list for private and public organizations, needing to obtain a security clearance for jobs is more commonplace. Security clearance is a prerequisite for a wide range of roles, especially…
GenAI: The next frontier in AI security threats
Threat actors aren’t attacking generative AI (GenAI) at scale yet, but these AI security threats are coming. That prediction comes from the 2024 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index. Here’s a review of the threat intelligence types underpinning that report. Cyber criminals…
The evolution of a CISO: How the role has changed
In many organizations, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) focuses mainly — and sometimes exclusively — on cybersecurity. However, with today’s sophisticated threats and evolving threat landscape, businesses are shifting many roles’ responsibilities, and expanding the CISO’s role is at…
How will the Merck settlement affect the insurance industry?
A major shift in how cyber insurance works started with an attack on the pharmaceutical giant Merck. Or did it start somewhere else? In June 2017, the NotPetya incident hit some 40,000 Merck computers, destroying data and forcing a months-long…
3 Strategies to overcome data security challenges in 2024
There are over 17 billion internet-connected devices in the world — and experts expect that number will surge to almost 30 billion by 2030. This rapidly growing digital ecosystem makes it increasingly challenging to protect people’s privacy. Attackers only need…
ICS CERT predictions for 2024: What you need to know
As we work through the first quarter of 2024, various sectors are continuously adapting to increasingly complex cybersecurity threats. Sectors like healthcare, finance, energy and transportation are all regularly widening their digital infrastructure, resulting in larger attack surfaces and greater…
How I got started: Ransomware negotiator
Specialized roles in cybersecurity are proliferating, which isn’t surprising given the evolving threat landscape and the devastating impact of ransomware on many businesses. Among these roles, ransomware negotiators are becoming more and more crucial. These negotiators operate on the front…
The UK energy sector faces an expanding OT threat landscape
Critical infrastructure is under attack in almost every country, but especially in the United Kingdom. The UK was the most attacked country in Europe, which is already the region most impacted by cyber incidents. The energy industry is taking the…